Most still prefer in-person classes, survey shows
Even as online education grows more popular, most people still prefer the on-campus experience, according to a new study. Caroline Levander, vice provost for interdisciplinary initiatives, the Carlson Chair in the School of Humanities and professor of English, is quoted in this front-page article. The article notes that Rice is a member of online education providers edX and Coursera.Houston Chroniclehttp://bit.ly/14sw2W1

Colleges help veterans go from combat to classroom
More and more veterans are choosing to pursue higher education after their military service. This spring, Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business awarded the first scholarship from its new Military Scholars Program for veterans enrolled in its graduate business program. Rachel Fleck, director of development at the Jones School, and alumnus Jimmy Battista ’13 are quoted. Mike Freedman, an MBA student, is pictured.Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the City & State section and also in Stars & Stripes, the Greenwich Time, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Education News.)http://bit.ly/1aHo4Nv

Swansea University forges links with Texan counterparts
Swansea University is forging closer links with universities in Texas in a move it hopes will attract technology companies to South Wales. Rice is mentioned.BBC.co.ukhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23006817

Al Jazeera
Edward Djerejian, founding director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, appeared on Al Jazeera to discuss the crisis in Syria. An English translation of this interview is not available.http://youtu.be/t0YkXwF_Huc

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Eva Longoria: Power player in DC
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in news items about actress Eva Longoria’s political activism, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Gov. Rick Perry, immigration reform and Jones’ research analyzing the voting records of Texas legislators. The KPFT-FM interview begins approximately 10 minutes into the clip.Houston Chroniclehttp://bit.ly/18aCPsSDewhurst’s absence at debate gives fuel to criticsHouston Chronicle (subscription required)http://bit.ly/11YFdLMDecision day looms for Perry on re-electionAustin American-Statesman (subscription required)http://bit.ly/11TsWaqKRIV-TVhttp://bit.ly/16WigNwKPFT-FMhttp://archive.kpft.org/_pa_dodown.php?id=8470794Area lawmakers put results over politicsAmarillo Globe-News (This article also appeared in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.)http://bit.ly/18aDqKX

Whatever floats your boat
Photos of the Rice Design Alliance’s Anything That Floats competition appeared in the Houston Chronicle.Houston Chroniclehttp://bit.ly/12l8HCj

Worldwide students perform for music festival
Stephanie Mientka, a graduate student in music, is quoted in an article about the Texas Music Festival.TheDailyCougar.comhttp://bit.ly/1a7fY1L

Houston tech scene gathers strength
Local technology startups are looking beyond medical devices and energy products to Web and consumer technology. The article notes that Rice recently launched a business accelerator for companies founded by students.Houston Chroniclehttp://bit.ly/12a2oG9

Tune in for fitness: How to create a workout playlist
Alumnus Henry Richardson ’09 is featured in an article about music playlists for working out.Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Greenwich Time.)http://bit.ly/130aXqf

Class act honored for service to arts
Journalist Peggie Miller was honored in recognition of her "leadership, public service and many lifetime achievements." The article notes that she took writing courses at Rice.Courier of Montgomery Countyhttp://bit.ly/14SZfLM

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Graphene nanotubes: The latest advancement in lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at Rice University have come up with a new way to boost the efficiency of the ubiquitous lithium ion battery by employing ribbons of graphene that start as carbon nanotubes. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and of computer science, is quoted.DesignNews.comhttp://bit.ly/1ce2qOI

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Nobel Prize winner in Wisbech
Scientist Sir Harry Kroto recently addressed students at Wisbech Grammar School. Kroto, along with Robert Curl, University Professor Emeritus and the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences, and the late Richard Smalley, discovered the buckyball.Fenland Citizen (U.K.)http://bit.ly/134Z5TX

How do businesses benefit from Groupon?
Rice research is cited in an article about daily-deal websites such as Groupon.Arizona Republichttp://bit.ly/11AScqr

Chamber Music Northwest: 15 must-see concerts, from Bach to Gabriel Kahane
A string quartet from Rice will perform at the Chamber Music Northwest classical music festival.Oregonianhttp://bit.ly/13ZrTtz

A look at Rice’s national title baseball team 10 years later
An article discusses the careers of Rice’s 2003, College World Series-winning baseball team.Houston Chroniclehttp://bit.ly/12abi6r

Rick Mello to become interim AD at Rice
Rick Mello, senior associate athletic director, will serve as interim athletics director. Rick Greenspan, director of athletics, will leave Rice June 30. Rice President David Leebron is mentioned.Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Greenwich Time and the Stamford Advocate.)http://bit.ly/125Qzkc

Tigers agree to terms with Ziomek, Kubitza
Martel College junior Austin Kubitza signed with the Detroit TigersMLB.comhttp://atmlb.com/16uiN8uRice pitcher Austin Kubitza signs with TigersHouston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Stamford Advocate.)http://bit.ly/1c4HLNc

MU’s Hunter wins C-USA scholarship
An article discusses a winner of a Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship Awards. The award is named for late Rice faculty member and coach Jim Castañeda.Huntington Herald-Dispatch (W.Va.)http://bit.ly/134Zq99

Cheetahs take BC spots in stride
Baker College sophomore Hodson Harding is mentioned in an article about the Coquitlam Cheetahs track-and-field club.Abbottsford-Mission Times (British Columbia) (This article also appeared in the Langley Advance.)http://bit.ly/14nx05P

Mustangs outpace Brewers
Former Rice baseball player Michael Ratterree is mentioned in an article about the Milwaukee Brewers.Helena Independent Record (Mont.)http://bit.ly/14sCD2C

Artist eyes unused TV channels for New Orleans project
Conceptual artist Mary Ellen Carroll’s latest vision, PUBLIC UTILITY 2.0, would combine unused TV channels, emblematic cultural symbols and cutting-edge wireless technology from Rice University for connectivity in underresourced communities across greater New Orleans. Carroll plans to build PUBLIC UTILITY 2.0 for the upcoming Prospect.3 New Orleans, the third edition of the acclaimed international contemporary art biennial launched in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2008.http://news.rice.edu/?p=46771

About Patrick McLaughlin

Patrick McLaughlin is a news assistant in Rice University's Office of Public Affairs. Patrick is responsible for production of the daily newsletter Dateline Rice and maintaining databases of metrics of mentions of Rice in the news media.

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